hi doctor,

i have a droopy left eye lid, and i went to consult a plastic surgerion ...as the difference between my left and right is 3mm... he suggested me to that i can go for Frontalis sling operation using silicone rod ... hope you understand what sort of problem i am having???

i just want to know how this operation works? wether i will be able to get the proper match between my eyes? wether i have to always keep my eyebrows in lifted position to get the height of lid? what are the disadvantage of this operation? i heard my eye will be half open always during sleep? please clarify!!![/img]

Hi,

Sounds like you have ptosis. There are multiple causes of ptosis and multiple ways of correcting it. In subtle cases, THE most important thing is to determine if one eyelid is actually ptotic (droopy) or if the other eyelid is too high (retracted). Also in subtle cases, one eyelid can compensate for the other. Its very complex.

In more severe cases such as nerve damage (Cranial Nerve 3) the correction is more involved. The issue is, on one hand you want to be able to have your eyelids open but on the other hand you want to be able to close them (especially during sleep) to prevent Corneal Damage which is a horrible complication of dry eyes.

There are multiple "sling" type procedure. Some use sutures. Some use tendon. There is also a "clip" like device on the market, etc.....

You need a GREAT Oculoplastic surgeon. Dr. Bill Nunnery in Indianapolis is one of the top eyelid surgeons in the U.S.. There are others as well. This is NOT something you want an average plastic surgeon treating. Take your time and do lots of research. The suture suspension sling is reversible but many are not. Dr. Rich Burgett in Indianapolis uses this technique. Again, there are other great surgeons as well.

I cannot tell you any more specific information without seeing you. And you should not be seeing me for this anyway since my specialty is noses. You need a fantastic Oculoplastic Surgeon. Not an average one! Good luck.

suryav,

I would recommend trying this non-surgical eyelid lift called Eye Magic. You can Google 'Eye Magic Eye Lift' to find the product.

Good luck,

Dana

Products like this are not meant to correct Ptosis.